Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: ARRABIDAEA CHICA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not listed (CosmeticOBS entry shows blank CAS)
Function
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Cosmetic Colorant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; no CIR review. If used as a colorant in the US, it would require FDA color additive approval.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Multi-functional listing including colorant and antimicrobial raises regulatory complexity; if functioning as a colorant must comply with Annex IV (EU) or FDA color additive regulations (US); antimicrobial claim may trigger preservative classification scrutiny under Annex V.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Multi-functional listing including colorant and antimicrobial raises regulatory complexity; if functioning as a colorant must comply with Annex IV (EU) or FDA color additive regulations (US); antimicrobial claim may trigger preservative classification scrutiny under Annex V. The EU classifies Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Cosmetic Colorant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed (CosmeticOBS entry shows blank CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Arrabidaea Chica Leaf/Stem Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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